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The top 20 small cities for American college students

Abby JacksonDec 1, 2015, 00:55 IST

Pearl Street in Boulder, ColoradoFlickr / Let Ideas Compete

Boulder, Colorado is the top-ranked small city for American college students, according to a new ranking from American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

Boulder earned the top spot thanks to its prime arts and entertainment scene and city accessibility for its residents.

The rankings are calculated using 11 criteria that included economic vitality, availability of entertainment, and rent. AIER defines small cities as having between 250,000 and 1 million residents.

Scroll through to find out the 20 best small cities for college students.